Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting Around
The
Orkney Transport Guide,
a detailed schedule of all bus, ferry and air services around
and to/from Orkney, is available free from tourist offices.
The largest island, Mainland, is linked by causeways to Burray, South Ronaldsay, Lamb
Holm and Glims Holm; other islands are reached by air and ferry.
Air
Loganair
(
01856-873457;
www.loganair.co.uk
)
operates interisland flights from Kirk-
wall. See individual islands for details.
Bicycle
Various locations on Mainland hire bikes, including
Cycle Orkney
Offline map
Google map
(
01856-875777;
www.cycleorkney.com
; Tankerness Lane, Kirkwall; per day £15;
Mon-Sat; )
and
Orkney Cycle Hire
(
01856-850255;
www.orkneycyclehire.co.uk
; 54
Dundas St, Stromness; per day £8.50-10)
.
Boat
Orkney Ferries
(
01856-872044;
www.orkneyferries.co.uk
)
operates car ferries from
Mainland to the islands. See individual islands for details.
Bus
Stagecoach
(
01856-870555;
www.stagecoachbus.com
)
Runs buses on Mainland and
connecting islands. Most don't operate on Sunday. Dayrider (£7.75) and 7-Day Megarider
(£17) tickets allow unlimited travel.
Car
Small-car rates begin at around £34/175 per day/week, although there are specials for as
low as £28 per day.
Drive Orkney
(
01856-877551;
www.driveorkney.com
; Garrison Rd, Kirkwall, Kirk-
wall)
Norman Brass Car Hire
(
01856-850850;
www.stromnesscarhire.co.uk
;
North End
Rd, Stromness, Stromness)
At the Blue Star Garage.
Orkney Car Hire
(
01856-872866;
www.orkneycarhire.co.uk
;
Junction Rd, Kirkwall,
Kirkwall)
